February 20, 2008 Spanish
Aloha Housewares is recalling about 152,000 portable heaters. They can overheat and melt plastic parts, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Aloha Housewares has received 29 reports of the heaters melting, smoking or catching fire, including 18 reports of property damage. One consumer reported minor burns to the hands and feet.
This recall involves electric oscillating tower heaters with the name Aloha Breeze printed on the top. The white heaters have model number 02044 and dates codes 06/06, 06/07, 06/08 or 06/09. Model numbers and date codes are printed on the silver label located on the back of the heater, near the bottom.
The heaters were sold at Wal-mart and small retail chain stores nationwide from August 2006 through November 2007 for between $35 and $45. They were made in China.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Aloha Housewares to receive a replacement product.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Aloha Housewares at (800) 295-4448 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
